Danny Seagren death: First live-action Spider-Man actor dies, aged 81
Pioneering Spider-Man actor and Sesame Street star dies
- Actor and pioneering puppeteer Danny Seagren has passed away at the age of 81, his family announced.
- Seagren made history as the first actor to portray Spider-Man in live-action on television, appearing in the children's educational programme The Electric Company for three years.
- He was also a celebrated puppeteer for Sesame Street, performing as Big Bird in numerous live shows, events, and parades.
- His diverse career included working as a writer, dancer, and producer, alongside significant contributions as a puppeteer and puppet maker for Muppets creator Jim Henson.
- Seagren earned a Daytime Emmy for his puppet characters on Who's Afraid of Opera and Miss Peach, and enjoyed meeting fans at Comic Cons in his later years.